Posted Apr 05, 2008 at 03:27AM by Mabie A. Listed in: News Tags: Mad Doc Software, Sam Houser, Rockstar New England
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Mad Doc Software logo - Image 1In a press release from Rockstar Games, it has been announced that the said company has created a new development studio in the form of Mad Doc Software">Rockstar New England. This was achieved through the acquisition of Mad Doc Software.

Mad Doc Software was the team responsible for the Xbox 360 version of Bully: Scholarship Edition. According to the press release, they are particularly focused "on artificial intelligence and networking."

Founder of Rockstar Games, Sam Houser, had this to say about the acquisition:

Bringing them (Mad Doc Software) within the Rockstar Games family will enhance our core technology and further support our commitment to creating progressive and innovative gaming experiences.


Kudos to this new partnership, and here's to more kick-ass game titles for our platforms!

Thanks to zakir8 for the tip!

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   by stevec32 - 2008-04-05
 » Hopefully

They will make a Bully 2 at some point, and it will be TRULY next gen

   by NarooN - 2008-04-05
 » You know what this means huh?

This acquisition translates to "Screw you, EA."


   Re: imapterodactyl - 2008-04-05
 » What?

No it doesn't; that doesn't even make sense. Rockstar isn't Take-Two. Rockstar is a developer, not a publisher. This has no effect on EA's desire (or ability) to take over Take-Two and the GTA IP whatsoever.

   Re: NarooN - 2008-04-05
 » Hmm

Funny because I could have swore that Rockstar was a subsidiary of Take Two. If they bought Take Two they buy Rockstar basically.

   Re: BULL3TPR00F - 2008-04-05
 » It is...

"Rockstar Games is a development division of video game publisher Take-Two Interactive, based in New York City, United States."


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